PERFECT SOFT-BOILED EGGS
Steps:
- Using a thermometer to know the temperature, heat a pot of water, deep enough to fully cover the egg with 2 cm of water, to 190 F (90 C). The volume of the water should be substantially more than the volume of the eggs, so that adding the eggs does not severely alter the water temperature. Using a slotted spoon place eggs, directly from the refrigerator, into this water bath. Maintain the temperature while they cook for 9 minutes (extra large egg; maybe 8 to 8.5 minutes for a large egg). Adjust the time according to personal preference. This plan is designed to avoid any unnecessary trouble, such as "let eggs warm to room temperature." It also avoids exposing the eggs to overly high temperatures: 190F (90C) is a recommended temperature for optimal eggs. My refrigerator is kept at 36F, based on the door display. I used an inexpensive digital "fork" thermometer to monitor the water temperature, and made small adjustments to the burner knob to get it to hold the desired setting (plus or minus 5F, or so). Since the yolk solidifies at a lower temperature than the white (158F versus 180F, according to McGee's "On Food and Cooking"), having the egg at refrigerator temperatures helps to have a runny yolk with a firm white.
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Abigeal Oyinkansola
a@gmail.comI highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves soft-boiled eggs.
Kousar Malik
malik_kousar76@yahoo.comThese eggs are so delicious and versatile. I can eat them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
jonathan benavidez
b66@gmail.comI love that this recipe doesn't require any special equipment. I can just use a pot and a spoon.
_1oksha1_
_1oksha1_@gmail.comI've been using this recipe for years and it never fails me. The eggs are always cooked perfectly.
Alina Petrovici
p_alina@hotmail.co.ukThis is a great recipe for beginners. It's simple to follow and the eggs turn out great every time.
Cayleigh Smith
c_s54@yahoo.comI was really impressed with how well this recipe turned out. The eggs were cooked evenly and the yolk was nice and creamy.
Cheesen Crackers
c@gmail.comI've never been able to cook soft-boiled eggs before, but this recipe made it so easy. The eggs were perfect!
michael fernandez
m.fernandez@gmail.comThese eggs were delicious! I cooked them for 6 minutes and the yolk was still a little runny, which is how I like them.
phionex 10
10_p@yahoo.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the eggs always turn out perfect.
Omar al-atyah
a-o44@yahoo.comI've tried this recipe a few times now and it always turns out great. The eggs are always soft and fluffy, and the yolk is perfectly runny.
Saru Sapkota
ss50@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the yolk was nice and runny. I will definitely be making these again.